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Tyrian vs Durian - What's the difference?

tyrian | durian |

As nouns the difference between tyrian and durian

is that tyrian is person from tyre while durian is (l).

As an adjective tyrian

is from or relating to tyre.

tyrian

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • From or relating to Tyre.
  • Of a purple colour characteristic of Tyre.
  • *1747 , Thomas Gray,
  • *:Still had she gazed; but 'midst the tide
  • *:Two angel forms were seen to glide,
  • *:The Genii of the stream;
  • *:Their scaly armour's Tyrian hue
  • *:Thro' richest purple to the view
  • *:Betrayed a golden gleam.

    • Derived terms

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    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Person from Tyre.

    • durian

    English

    (wikipedia durian)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Any of several trees, genus , of southeast Asia.
  • The spiky edible fruit of this tree, known for its unpleasant odor.